Machine Operator

Lakeshirts•Little Falls, MN

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeshirts is hiring a full-time, onsite Production Machine Operator in Little Falls, Minnesota. The operator joins the screenprint or embroidery team to turn customer artwork into finished apparel. The role involves operating production equipment, preparing garments, reviewing order details, monitoring quality, and keeping production moving. No screenprint or embroidery experience is required; training is provided. This is active, hands-on work in a fast-paced production environment. The position offers day and night shifts. Day shift is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, starting at $17.00 per hour. Night shift is Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM–2:00 AM, starting at $22.00 per hour. Operators can advance through levels as they build skills, improve consistency, and master additional equipment. The posting lists potential pay growth to $25.00+ per hour on day shift and $30.00+ per hour on night shift; some team members advance in as little as 90 days, depending on department opportunities. Lakeshirts describes its culture as creative, team-driven, and supportive of employee growth. The work includes continuous standing and walking, frequent reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions, and occasional lifting or moving of materials weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance or equipment when appropriate. Employees must be able to understand work instructions and order details, follow safety expectations, make routine decisions, adapt to changing priorities, and communicate clearly.

Requirements

Be positive, dependable, and ready to learn.
Be detail-oriented and quality-focused.
Be comfortable with repetitive, hands-on work and able to follow processes, instructions, and order specifications.
Be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Be team-oriented and willing to help where needed.
Demonstrate reliable attendance, communication, and follow-through.
Be comfortable using basic technology such as computers, tablets, or spreadsheets.
Be able to read, write, and understand work instructions and order details.
Be able to follow directions, processes, and safety expectations; make routine decisions; adapt to changing priorities; maintain attention to detail; and communicate clearly.
No screenprint or embroidery experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse work, machine operation, screenprinting, embroidery, retail, or customer service.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Review production orders for garment styles, artwork, colors, quantities, and placement details.
Learn and operate screenprint, embroidery, laser, and other garment decoration equipment.
Help set up, run, and change over production jobs.
Load and unload garments from machines and workstations, changing screens, thread, ink, needles, or other production materials as needed.
Use computers, tablets, spreadsheets, or order systems to access job specifications.
Check garment quality, decoration quality, and order counts throughout production.
Fold, label, box, count, and record finished garments.
Communicate with inventory staff, leads, and teammates to keep workflow moving.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following safety practices and OSHA standards.
Support team goals and perform other duties as assigned.